I am confused? i have had r.s.d. for 15 years my pain is allways there. i am in stage 2. one thing i have learned is do not baby your pain i do not baby my right side i go get my shots every eight weeks. i hate what i have but it will not get the best of me.i am to young at age 52 smile. but for real i get to so much pain then i asked myself what about the people whom have cancer or outher sicknesses . i will pray for you. but do not give in to it .GOD BLESS KIM